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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.29, 707.09 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.29, 707.09 and 211.26 is: 316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.29 : 707.09 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.29/707.09 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.29x = 707.09 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.29x = 149,379.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,379.83/471.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.96

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